The equation y = ax^2 describes a parabola. If the value of a is positive, which way does the parabola open? • A. Up • B. Left • C. Down • D. Right

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The equation y = ax^2 describes a parabola. If the value of a is positive, which

way does the parabola open?
• A. Up
• B. Left
• C. Down
• D. Right

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A

For any positive number a, parabola opens up
For any negative number a, parabola opens down

Mastupristi answered Jul 15, 2023

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